17 retro photos of Newcastle through the decades- what do you remember?

Published 11th Jun 2024, 07:00 BST

Let’s take a trip through Newcastle’s past with 17 retro photos.

How much do you think Newcastle has changed in 30 years? What about 40? Or even 50?

To help you out we’ve put together a collection of photos that span the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s including a famous Newcastle United sight.

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Let’s take a trip down memory lane through the familiar streets and sights of Newcastle.

A view of the Novocastrian Arts Fair Armstrong Bridge Jesmond taken in 1969.

1. A day out in Jesmond

A view of the Novocastrian Arts Fair Armstrong Bridge Jesmond taken in 1969. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1986.

2. A view of the market

A view of the Quayside Market Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1986. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

Photograph showing the fishing fleet at North Shields Fish Quay taken in the 1990s presumably during the Fish Quay Festival Fishing.

3. North Shields

Photograph showing the fishing fleet at North Shields Fish Quay taken in the 1990s presumably during the Fish Quay Festival Fishing. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Jesmond Vale taken in 1970.

4. Jesmond Vale

A view of Jesmond Vale taken in 1970. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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